As a child, we may have imagined having someone's parents. Because we don't get what they have. As a child, we may have wondered why we were not born into other, better families. Then I realized, nothing is perfect, and neither is a family.
Of course, my parents had a big role to play in shaping who I am today. I am very grateful. There are many things from them that I can learn. So if I ever decide to become a parent, I know what makes me feel good and what doesn't.
My mother was born in Jakarta. She has Javanese and Minang bloodlines. I thought she never got old. Ah, it's just her hair, her hair is turning white. Overall, her face was still the same as ten years ago. She's one of the strongest people I have ever met. She is independent. I really like the way she makes money. It feels like the Minang bloodline is working well on her! She always finds a way.
Se never forced me to do anything. She let me decide everything I wanted to do. We always discuss everything. Yes, of course not as smooth as I tell you because she rules the world (read: home). As a Taurus, I can't just say yes. As a Cancer, she is too sensitive. You can imagine if we have different perspectives.
Ah, she's too kind. She took care of everything. I really hate it. She couldn't just choose herself and her safety. She always burns herself for her family. That doesn't mean I hate my big family, no. Our relationship is fine. Sometimes she just forgets that some problems are not her responsibility.
Overall, her taste for things didn't affect me at all. Her life is straight as a ruler. No favorite music, no favorite movie, yeah, it's kind of boring about this.
But, she always tries her best for her family, and us, her children. I remember the day I asked her to buy a bike, and she bought it the next week. I remember the day I told her I needed a bracket and she asked me to go to the dentist and make an appointment. Of course, my life is not that smooth, it gets harder if I can say it. But I am very grateful to have that moment.
How about my dad? He was born in Bukittinggi and has Minang bloodline. He is one of the calmest people I have ever met. I don't like it. We couldn't communicate well. My mom and dad have been in long-distance marriage for nearly 17 years. So yeah, technically I only see him a week a month.
Have you ever felt strange with your father existence around you? It sounds terrible but I ever felt it. That happened when he decided to move to Jakarta five years ago. Yes, it's because I rarely see him. But now I have overcome this feeling.
When my mother criticizes everything, my father doesn't care at all. Yes, if you think I'm talkative, but sometimes I don't care at all, you know where it comes from.
He is one of the coolest people I have ever known. If you have ever imagined being praised by your parents, I got it from my father. I remember the day when I was homesick, he just told me he was proud of me because I had come that far.
If you've ever imagined being hugged by your parents and they say they miss you, I got it from my father. I remember the day when I came back from my studies, he opened his arms and told me to hug him because he missed me so much.
He spent his youth very well. Traveling around Indonesia with his friends. Take lots of photos and create lots of memory. I really envy this part!
I really like the way he expresses his feelings even though he doesn't do it often. His taste for things really influenced me. His taste in music influenced my playlist today. He allowed me to come to any concert I wanted while my mother didn't.
He also taught me about something I always remember, "Don't show off. That's tacky."